It is a historic achievement for Egyptian football, Minister of Sports on CAF Champions League final

CAIRO-8 November 2020: Egypt Minister of Youth and Sports Dr Ashraf Sobhi stated on Sunday that the CAF Champions League final between Al Ahly and Zamalek will be a historic event for both Egyptian and African football.

“It is a historic achievement for Egyptian football. It is an unprecedented occasion for both Egyptian and African football to watch a CAF Champions League final between the biggest two teams in Egypt.” Dr Ashraf Sobhi said.

Al Ahly and Zamalek will meet in a CAF Champions League final for the first time ever and all the world’s eyes will be on Egypt to follow the match.

Dr Ashraf Sobhi added “We are following the preparations for hosting the final, in coordination with the concerned authorities.”  

The game is scheduled on 27 November at Borg El Arab stadium but the Weather conditions expected in Alexandria in late November could lead to moving the final to another stadium in Egypt.

The Minister added “This match must be organized as per the highest standards of quality and we are ready for all the possibilities.”